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Free Recipe: Dark Chocolate Walnut Protein Oatmeal Brownie Bowl 

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For me, chocolate is a need not a want… And I have fit goals.   How do I combine my desires with my goals?  Well, this delicious take on protein oats is one solution.  

Rich in deep dark chocolate flavor, while still remaining sweet, my brownie bowl does not taste like you are eating it for your fitness goals.  Boasting 40g of protein and balanced macros to promote satiety, unlike a regular brownie, you will actually be aiding your progress!  

Let’s get and stay lean and jacked together AND eat chocolate too.  

Makes 1 Serving

  • 584 Calories 
  • 40g Protein
  • 62g Carbohydrate
  • 20g Fat

Ingredients you’ll need:

For the Bowl:

  • 250ml 1% Milk
  • 40g Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 30g Chocolate Whey Protein Powder Of Choice
  • 10g Chocolate Sugar Free Instant Pudding Mix
  • 10g Cocoa Powder
  • 15g Monk Fruit Zero Calorie Granulated Sweetener
  • Pinch Of Pink Himalayan Granulated Salt

Toppings:

  • 10g walnuts
  • 10g dark chocolate of choice 

Directions:

On the stove top or microwave, cook the oats in the milk until softened.

In a mixing bowl measure out your protein powder, pudding mix, zero calorie sweetener, a pinch of salt.

Add your cooked oats in milk to the bowl with your measured dry ingredients and whisk together for 1 minute. this will help it to thicken.

Top with the walnuts and chocolate.  Enjoy right away, at room temperature, or pop it into the fridge to cool.  

Pro Tip-Can also be made the evening before as an amazing overnight oat breakfast.  Brownie bowl for breakfast?  Yes, please!!!

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Free Recipe: Protein White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Covered Strawberries

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You must try my brand new recipe! These Protein White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Covered Strawberries are so good I had to share with you right away. These covered strawberries are high in protein, low in calories, and super satiating.  All without losing their sweet flavor and chocolate-y goodness.  Enjoy!

Makes 10-12 large covered strawberries 

  • 475 Calories 
  • 30g Protein
  • 67g Carbohydrate
  • 10g Fat

I could give you the per strawberry macros…, but I doubt you will share these..I never do!

Ingredients you’ll need:

  • about 300g fresh strawberries

For the protein frosting:

  • 150ml 1% milk
  • 30g @outworknutritionofficial build whey vanilla protein powder 
  • 15-20g sugar free fat free white chocolate flavored instant pudding mix
  • 10g monk fruit powdered sugar replacement zero calorie sweetener 

For dipping:

  • 10g sugar free strawberry gelatin powder
  • 20g mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Wash the strawberries and pat dry with a towel.

To make the frosting, in a small bowl whisk together the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes until thickened.  Whisk or stir in the protein powder and sweetener.  

Pro Tip-If using a whey/casein blend or vegan protein powder you will need less pudding mix.  

Scoop each strawberry into the frosting and then roll into either the chocolate chips, gelatin, or both.

Enjoy right away!

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Free Recipe: Breakfast Sausage and Egg “Muffins” 

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Meal prep these yummy sausage and egg “muffins” for a quick and easy savory breakfast.  Great paired with toast, a bagel or in a wrap. Or enjoy on their own for a low carb high protein meal.  Use a silicone muffin pan for non stick baking and they are even easier!  (Make sure to use a cooking spray so they don’t stick to the pan if you are not using a silicone muffin pan.) 

Makes 12 servings

Per muffin 

145 calories

13g protein

2g carbohydrates

10g fat

Ingredient’s you’ll need:

  • 12 large eggs
  • 12 small Turkey or chicken breakfast sausages
  • 120g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • +salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  

Each muffin is 1 egg lightly whisked, 1 small sausage sliced, and 10g of shredded cheese + salt and pepper.  Once you have filled your muffin pan, bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden on top.  Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.  Make as little or as much as you need!  

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Easy Protein Packed Light Ice Cream Recipe

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Make your own protein packed light ice creams using the Ninja Creami.  This is one of my favorite recipes that I’ve come up with based on my simple high protein and fruity milkshake recipes.  

Mix and match fruits, protein powders and pudding mixes for an endless variety of flavor combos.  Like so many of my recipes use this as a jumping off point and get creative.  

Once you try it you will never go back to store bought light ice creams!  

Serves 1 (calories and macros will vary slightly depending on the ingredients you use)

380 calories
30g protein
57g carbohydrate
3g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • 250ml 1% milk
  • 250g fresh or frozen fruit
  • 30g protein powder or choice
  • 10g sugar free fat free instant pudding mix
  • 15g monk fruit granulated zero calorie sweetener

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.  (Enjoy like this as a thick milkshake.) Pour into a Ninja Creami container.  Freeze for 24 hours.  Using the Ninja Creami blend using the light ice cream function.  Blend again using the re spin function.  Enjoy right away!  

Pro Tip: Meal prep in bulk and keep in the freezer for anytime you want a delicious and satisfying protein packed light ice cream. (Me twice a day😎!)

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How To Make Your Own Protein Donut

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Make your own protein donut and avoid the excess fat and sugar in regular donuts.

It’s all good to eat regular donuts in moderation, but it’s nice to have an alternative that is high in protein that actually leaves you feeling satisfied!  

Let’s compare.  One of my homemade protein donuts with a protein frosting and fun toppings versus a regular donut from a leading donut place.  

I’ll share the recipe for my donuts below.  Happy donut baking!! 

For my Protein Donut (Pictured on top)

  • 215 calories 
  • 20g protein
  • 27g carbohydrate 
  • 2g fat

From the Donut Place (Pictured on bottom)

  • 330 calories 
  • 4g protein
  • 43g carbohydrate
  • 14g fat

My donut recipe from Volume 1 of my e cookbooks included below! 

Macro Friendly Donuts

This high protein, low fat donut is the perfect way to satisfy a donut craving while still helping you nail your nutritional goals!  Donuts are a family favorite around my house, so I went on a mission to create a lighter homemade version that would be realistic for us to enjoy everyday.  I hope you love them as much as we do!! If you do, remember to check out my e cookbooks (link below) to help support my passion to bring more delicious options to us all while we are aiming to live a fit life!

Makes 6 Donuts

For 1 donut with icing and 3g of toppings

215 calories

20g protein

27g carbohydrate

2g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

For the donuts 

  • 120ml 1 % milk 
  • 110g unsweetened applesauce 
  • 50ml real maple syrup 
  • 1 egg 
  • 100g all purpose flour 
  • 50g whey protein powder (flavor of choice) 
  • 5g baking powder 

For icing and toppings per individual donut 

  • 20 ml 1% milk 
  • 12g whey protein powder (flavor of choice) 
  • 2g of instant sugar free pudding mix (flavor of choice)
  • 3-5g of cereal, chocolate chips, sprinkles, marshmallows, mini Oreos etc.. 

Pro Tip: You can also tweak my recipe to make it lower in calories by using sugar free maple syrup instead of regular.  It works just as well!  

DIRECTIONS:

By hand or in a mixer, mix together the milk, maple syrup, applesauce, and egg.

Add in the flour, protein powder, and baking powder and combine until just incorporated. Batter will be fairly thin.

Evenly divide batter using a silicone donut baking pan. Enough batter for 6 donuts. Place the donut pan on a cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Allow to cool and then remove from donut pan. Store for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

To make the frosting mix together the milk and protein powder (and if using the instant pudding mix). That’s it. Top the donuts with the icing and your favorite toppings. To help thicken the icing, if needed, you can refrigerate it for a few minutes. Works like a charm! Fully iced and topped donuts can also be stored in the refrigerator but enjoy within 2 days of topping.  I personally prefer to ice and top them just before enjoying. 

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The Best Toaster Pastry Alternative

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The best (and easiest) toaster pastry alternative. Why is it the best? It is higher in protein, lower in fat and carbs, and is way more satiating. It also tastes great!

When it comes to weight management I have no problem enjoying store brought treats such a toaster pastries on occasion, but for my everyday, I make sure to fill most of my nutritional needs with foods that are equally as tasty, but higher in protein and way more satiating.  

Let’s compare a cookies and cream toaster pastry to my cookies and cream topped rice cake. 

Cookies and Cream Toaster Pastry:

  • 183 calories
  • 2g protein
  • 33.5g carbohydrate 
  • 4.5g fat

Cookies and Cream Topped Rice Cake:

  • 167 calories 
  • 17g protein 
  • 20g carbohydrate 
  • 2g fat

To make my version:

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • 30ml 1% milk 
  • 10g cookies and cream flavored whey protein powder 
  • 5g sugar free vanilla instant pudding mix 
  • 75g nonfat Greek yogurt 
  • 1 low sodium rice cake
  • 5g mini Oreo cookie 

DIRECTIONS

To make the protein creme:

In a small bowl mix the milk with the protein powder and pudding mix. It will make a thick frosting like consistency. Then stir in the yogurt mixing well.

Top the rice cake with the protein creme and top with a crumbled mini Oreo.  

Enjoy!

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Free Recipe: Quick and Easy Protein Packed Cereal 

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Try this quick and easy protein packed cereal when you don’t feel like cooking, have no meal prepped food, or are super busy.

By simply mixing a scoop of protein powder to your milk and adding in berries you take cereal to another level.

Cereal and milk by itself is usually very low in protein and a hearty bowl can pack in the calories, but then leave you feeling hungry soon after. 

However, when you add in protein powder and high volume berries you can keep the calories in check while leaving you feeling more satisfied from this convenient and quick meal with longer sustained energy. 

Additionally, if you are using a super tasty protein powder it makes it even more delicious than using plain milk with your cereal. 

Once you try it you will never go back!

Serves 1 (calories and macros will vary slightly depending on the ingredients you use)

364 calories
29g protein
48g carbohydrate
6g fat

NGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • 175ml 2% milk
  • 100g fresh or frozen berries
  • 30g protein powder of choice
  • 30g cereal of choice 

DIRECTIONS

Whisk the protein powder into the milk. Add in the berries and cereal. Eat and enjoy!

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Free Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Chili

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Forget to meal prep something this weekend? Not to worry. I’ve got you covered.🤗 Make this easy and versatile chili. Enjoy on its own, over rice, in a taco, as a burrito filling, and as dip for tortilla chips. Be creative and let this flavorful chili keep your meal times inspired and flavorful all week long!  

Makes 10 servings
Per 290g serving
200 calories
24.7g protien
21.9g carbohydrate
1.3g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

  • 932g boneless skinless fresh or frozen chicken breast about 4-5 chicken breasts. 
  • 170g tomato paste (1 can) 
  • 425g canned black beans (1 can) 
  • 300g fresh or frozen corn 200g diced onion (about 1 large)
  • 250g sliced fresh mushrooms 
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 2 tsp ground pink Himalayan salt 
  • 30g taco seasoning 
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or juice of 1/2 lime 
  • 960 ml water (1 quart) 

DIRECTIONS
Add all the ingredients to a crockpot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until chicken can easily be shredded with 2 forks. Shred chicken with 2 forks and stir chili well.

Allow to cool a bit before storing in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days. Can also easily freeze portions.

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Free Recipe: Overnight Recovery Dessert Bowl

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Train hard, eat well, sleep, recover, repeat.

When it comes to my dessert, meet my evening staple. I want to wake up feeling rested and ready. This is for the those with high recovery demands. It is loaded with all the good stuff to help me sleep well and recover overnight.

Makes 1 Serving

475 calories

32g protein

70g carbohydrate

7g fat

Ingredients You’ll Need:

125ml 2% milk

75g nonfat Greek yogurt

30g instant and flavored oatmeal packet

15g Whey Protein Powder

8g sugar free instant pudding mix

10g zero calorie sweetener of choice

300g fruit of choice

10g peanut butter powder or cocoa powder

pinch of salt

Optional: 10g zero calorie sweetener of choice sprinkled on top

Directions:

In a glass storage bowl, whisk together the milk, oatmeal, protein powder, pudding mix, sweetener, pinch of salt, and yogurt for 1 minute. This will help it thicken. Top with the fruit, optional sweetener and peanut butter and or cocoa powder.

Enjoy right away, in a couple hours, make in the morning or night before. If, enjoying later, store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Mix and match flavors of protein powder, pudding mix, and fruit to keep things fun!

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Free Recipe: High Performance Breakfast Bowl

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When it comes to breakfast, meet my morning staple. Loaded with all the good stuff to keep me feeling energetic and capable to tackle the day. I want to train hard during my workouts and still have energy to take care of my work and life to do list. This is for the those with high performance goals. Meet life’s demands and feel like a badass of mind and body all day long! And did I mention it’s delicious??

Serves 1

573 calories

36g protein

85g carbohydrate

10g fat

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

240ml 2% milk

40g rolled oats

30g whey protein powder (flavor of choice)

10g sugar free instant pudding mix (flavor of choice)

100g sliced ripe banana

100g frozen berries

pinch of salt

Optional: 10g zero calorie sweetener or choice sprinkles on top

Directions:

On the stove top or microwave, cook the oats in the milk until softened. In a glass storage bowl (bonus if it has a matching lid) measure out your protein powder, pudding mix, and add a pinch of salt. Add your cooked oats in milk to the bowl with your measured dry ingredients and whisk together for 1 minute. This will help it to thicken. Top with the fruit and optional sweetener. Enjoy right away, in a couple hours, or even make the night before. If, enjoying later, store in the refrigerator or cooler with ice packs. Mix and match flavors of protein powder, pudding mix, and fruits to keep things fun!

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